The Bunny In The Birdhouse

“Does it
really matter? I bet the creature deserves some comfort in
its life,” he answered, intrigued. Silently, they resumed walking, albeit in
different directions.

When she was born, it was a big
deal, mainly due to the fact that she was not technically supposed to be born.
Her parents had been at the top of their respective games academically their
whole lives, but had desired no offspring until they met each other much later
in life. She was their first child—conceived out of wedlock—and while they
desired another, the miscarriage of a son two years after her birth ceased all
notions of producing anymore, so she remained an only child. She was the center
of attention among her immediate and distant family, and was bestowed with all
the benefits of money, opportunity, and support in her pursuits: she was never in
want for anything, was loved by all, and, while she was somewhat selfish in her
actions as she grew older, she always had the best intentions…

When he was born, it was not
that big of a deal, even though he was technically supposed to be born. Both
his parents had emigrated for various reasons from their respective homelands
later in life, far beyond the age when either thought they would bear
offspring. He was their first son, but not their first attempt at creating
life, for two years before his birth, a daughter died had prematurely—however,
they managed to finally conceive a girl two years after his birth. It was soon
after this event that his childhood took a turn for the worse: his parents’
arguments escalated to the point that their marriage resulted in divorce; he
was taken to a psychiatrist at this time to help him deal with the event; he
believed this did nothing to aid him; for the next ten years of his life, he
was moved around from apartment to apartment by his mother seven times, leaving
behind the few friends he had; he was without the chances for opportunity, due
to a lack of money and other resources…

It was evident from an early age
that she had an interest in the arts, which allowed her to express the many
ideas that constantly ran through her mind. Her parents were thrilled that she
expressed all the ideas in her head so creatively. She was the type of person
who enjoyed surrounding herself with people who she deemed as especially
creative and talented. She was confident and intelligent. But, simultaneously,
she was judgmental and insensitive to those closest to her, which was a front
put up in defense against the harsh comments from any who dared put her down
for her talents…

It was apparent from the
beginning that he was adept in the arts, which seemed to be the one solace in
his otherwise turbulent life. His parents were just content that he had a
creative output for his troubles. He liked to be alone, yet did not mind some
company, especially if it inspired his creativity. He was awkward, and not
necessarily the smartest. But, at the same time, he possessed a thoughtfulness
and compassion that were not always obvious, except to those who truly knew him…

She was supposed to be just
another person born in this world who contributes just a small bit to its
bettering. She could have fallen into the pattern of mundane life like the rest
of her peers. But she was a determined sort who wished not only to succeed, but
to also make her parents proud and to leave a mark that she had existed. But
her work was always for herself, first and foremost; it was always her constant
need to prove herself to any who thought less of her, even though she lacked
true ambition to ever reach that level, despite her various talents…

He was supposed to be just
another person born in this world who contributes just a small bit to its
bettering. He could have fallen into the pattern of mundane life like the rest
of his peers. But he was a determined sort who wished not only to succeed, but
to also make his parents proud and to leave a mark that he had existed. But it
was always for his family, first and foremost; it was always his constant need
to help others and make sure they were happy that motivated his actions, even
though he needed support and happiness more than anyone else…

They met quite by accident. Were it not for a certain
series of occurrences, they might not have ever gotten to know another, and
both their lives would have continued as “normally” as before. The facts were,
however, that this series of events had occurred, and that their meeting defined
each of their lives thereafter, for good or ill.

He intrigued her; how one with so little could want to do
so much. She intrigued him; how one could have so much and yet desire more. She
envied him for his skills and desire to help others. He wanted to envy her
resources, but could not. He was content.

They became friends for one
year. Then they parted ways for a long while. They would see each other
occasionally, but not nearly as frequently as before.

Life passed slowly and gloomily
for her. Life could not have gone better for him.

One day, she saw him again. Saw how he had succeeded where
she had not. Saw that what was wrong had to be made right. The next time they
met, she ended them both.

Why did she do it? Because the
world had everything to offer her, while he had everything to offer the world.

In her mind, a bunny
could not stay in a birdhouse. In his mind, it mattered not.

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What more can I say? The writing style and little details drew me into the book and for the entirety of the story I was Juliet. I felt her turmoil and emotions and every trouble or triumph as they arrived. This story was very different and had quite a few little but unexpected twists that made it...

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I love the book, and I know that you didn't mean to offend, and you didn't, but my best friends name is Ireland. She was actually named after the castle called the Luttrell in Ireland. Her full name is Ireland Luttrell. Just thought it was funny because the main character thought that it was such...

William Elliott Kern:
Whew. one telling his story, in the Bar, to his friend, who questions some circumstances that need clarity, The Confusion comes from a man, carrying his dead friend Chappies, while conversing with himself, and Chappies, and his alter ego......a broken mind, not yet forgotten..........The Author ...

Ashley Kimler:
I love the drama and the darkness of this story. Sadly, I was distracted my editorial errors and couldn't delve into it. The grammar mistakes kept me from being able to forget where I was and immerse in the story. If not for that, I think I would have given this chapter 5 stars. My advice to the ...

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I never knew that one of my favourite childhood cartoons could turn into such a beautiful story. Tho there are many grammatical errors and writing errors, this story warmed my heart to 100%. I would definitely want this book to get published and I would also buy it. It’s amazing character develop...

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I read the first book and now this one, they both are really good stories. love the characters,. loved painting the story in my head, the ending was awesome. Hope the series continue . Great job .... You Rock!!!

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Amazing book ...the most beautiful part is the kind of relationship Carla has with Peter. However, the epilogue was the one that surprised me the Most....Carla getting married to Peter....when in the book her relationship is mostly discussed with Ridian.Was a bit confusing thus.Lovable book that ...

Alkira Joan:
Great story, I found it hard to read especially the dialogue. You just need to fix up some spelling errors and the gramma .I enjoyed this book. was a little hard to get though.,.,..,.,.,,..,.,.,, , , , ,.,, , , , , , , ,., ,,.,,,,,

ArgyrisMetaxas:
Thrilling story which builds layer ontop of layer. A few mis spellings every few chapters.What I found special was that it took a modern day problem and took it to its logical conclusion and plays this realism with gritting precision. I'm always on edge ready to shout from adrenaline. This is gre...

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What's so distinct about this story was that it could easily be real.Praveena can be your classmate, neighbor or that girl you saw at the coffee shop today. The important decisions she makes and the dilemmas she faces, remind us of our own twisted lives.

Lydia Sherrer:
I first read The Speaker almost a decade ago when I first discovered author Sandra Leigh. I loved it then, and I still love it now. It is a simple, easy read, yet deep in meaning and rich in storyline. I do not know what kind of research or prior knowledge Leigh has of First Nation tribes, but sh...

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